In this distinctive exploration of John D. Caputo's work, Štefan
Štofaník traces Caputo's journey of philosophical discovery from his
earlier, more conventional academic writings to his later, almost
confessional works of weak theology and his deep engagement with
Derrida. Štofaník draws upon Caputo's life story to help explain
sudden shifts in Caputo's thinking, offers intricate readings of
philosophical passages that have all too often been taken for granted,
and joins in Caputo's effort to find a theology that can be trusted
and that does not rely upon dogmatic and hierarchical authority. At
the same time, Štofaník subtly disagrees with aspects of Caputo's
view and turns to the work of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry as a way to
suggest that one cannot take leave of the tradition of theology as
easily as Caputo thinks. At times, The Adventure of Weak Theology
reads like a letter to Caputo, and Štofaník's own passion for
theology, his deep understanding of Caputo's work, and his gift for
writing makes this an immensely appealing book for both admirers and
critics of Caputo.
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Reading the Work of John D. Caputo through Biographies and Events
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ISBN
9781438471976
Publisert
2020
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Vendor
Suny Press
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Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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